Brian Forde was drafted No. 190 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Washington State. 64 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #190
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 64
- Career AV
- 735th at Washington State
The pick
How Brian Forde came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
64 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 64
- Career approximate value
- 735th among Washington State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 19913 years after the draft
Around pick 190
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Forde.
East Tennessee State
Oklahoma
Delaware State
Mississippi State
Washington State in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Forde in the 1988 NFL Draft
Brian Forde is a Linebacker out of Washington State selected No. 190 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1988 NFL Draft. 64 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Washington State has produced 96 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Brian Forde drafted?
Brian Forde was selected No. 190 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/brian-forde.
What college did Brian Forde play for?
Brian Forde played college football at Washington State in the Pac-12. See every Washington State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-state-cougars.
How did Brian Forde's NFL career turn out?
64 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/brian-forde.